Since generations society has ascribed specific roles to specific genders, most often seen in the context of
men and women. These gender roles are products of social construction and social understandings. For example, men are often believed to be more suited to professional jobs whereas women are believed to be more suited to care for their families. Even when women pursue professional careers, the social behaviour and characteristics expected of them in the private sphere (e.g., performing domestic tasks such as cooking or cleaning) continues to be expected of them. Women are also often expected to behave, dress, and speak in a manner that is compliant with the so-called ‘inherent characteristics’ of women and the corresponding gender roles. Any deviation from these gendered roles leads to social stigmatisation.
To Combat these social stigma on gender stereotypes, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has launched a handbook on combating gender stereotypes on 16th August,2023 Wednesday, which would guide judges in avoiding usage of inappropriate gender terms in court orders and legal documents.
This Guidebook majorly describes the language to be used to refer in particular those about women, in judicial decision making and writing. To Download Supreme Court of India Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes –CLICK HERE
To Download Supreme Court of India Handbook On Combating Gender Stereotypes –CLICK HERE
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